Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Island Hospital prepares for back to school health fair along with July update
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| It’s a busy summer on Orcas Island as residents and visitors have been enjoying all that our beautiful island has to offer. Island Primary Care – Orcas
Emmanuel’s Market Day celebration returns on July 31
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL PARISH ||| With great joy, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish announces the return of its annual Market Day sale, Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel
PeaceHealth reminder of special opportunity to get or change health insurance
Eligible individuals can enroll in or change 2021 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans through August 15 ||| FROM HILARY ANDRADE for PEACEHEALTH ||| Bellingham, WASH. — In an effort to expand access to affordable health care,
Statewide COVID response updates from State Health Dept.
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 420,921 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 14. There have been 6,036 COVID-19 deaths
Ecology specifies concerns during drought emergency in record-breaking heat wave
Heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY ||| OLYMPIA – A historically dry spring and summer, followed by a record-breaking heat wave, have affected water supplies across Washington, prompting the
Kruse Reviews | How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
||| A BOOK REVIEW by JENS KRUSE ||| With How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, Clint Smith has given us a remarkable book that I cannot recommend
Washington State reaches 70% vaccination initiation milestone
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is thrilled to share today the state reached its 70% vaccination goal. As of July 12, 70% of people 16
State Parks Boating Program shares tips for paddlesport safety
Get on board with safety during Paddle Safe Week July 18-24 ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE PARKS ||| Olympia – The Washington State Parks Boating Program wants paddlers to have fun – and be safe -
Most recent statewide COVID numbers
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 419,603 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 12. There have been 6,022 COVID-19
Port of Orcas disseminates an approach reminder for pilots
Because a happy community is a happy airport ||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| After a noise/low flight complaint [yesterday], and many others recently, I’ve decided to email a friendly reminder about
Inslee rescinds two proclamations related to COVID-19 pandemic
||| FROM GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee [yesterday] gave advance notice of the termination of two proclamations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advance notice is provided to give stakeholders time to adjust
Larsen to visit SJI Family Resource Center, Community Theatre and more on Wednesday
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| On Wednesday, July 14, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will meet with San Juan Island Family Resource Center Director Jennifer Armstrong to discuss the child care needs
EDC has the latest info to get your business back on track
||| FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| About the Small Business Flex Fund The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington. Backed
Council extends vacation rental moratorium
UPDATED JULY 14, 2021 ||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN OP-ED REPORTER ||| After a public hearing on July 12, the County Council unanimously approved an amended extension of the vacation rental moratorium that now includes
Norris Carlson is WaFed’s featured artist for July
||| FROM NORRIS CARLSON ||| Two Boats Under the Moon by Norris Carlson Interdisciplinary artist Norris Carlson is excited to share Marks&Paper at Washington Federal Bank through the end of July. Norris’ recent
Public invited to Land Bank Commission meeting on July 16
||| FROM TANJA WILLIAMSON for SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| A Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crew arrived by boat to Watmough Bay Preserve and picked up creosote logs that Lopez Preserve Steward, Amanda
